Swimming

 

In this era of computer games and video consoles, young people need a sport that not only gives them the opportunity to compete, but is also GREAT FUN, add on to that the need for safety around water and you can see, there is no better sport than Swimming. Sport Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent is committed to providing opportunities for all ages to develop their swimming skills to the best of their ability.  This includes providing an introduction to Accredited swimming clubs where they can access the best quality instruction from fully qualified teachers and coaches.  Teacher/Coach education takes a high priority and clubs are encouraged to access the comprehensive SASSOT Coach & Club Education programme.

Swim 21 is the accreditation requirement for Swimming Clubs and ensures that Accredited Clubs are working to correct procedures with regard to the Long Term Athlete Development and Child Protection.  Teachers and Coaches regularly attend CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops to ensure that their knowledge is up to date.

Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Partnership have recently appointed Nathan Hilton as Partnership Club Development Coach.  Nathan will be working closely with Coaches, Teachers and Swimmers to further enhance the existing opportunities within our Partnership.

 

Are you interested in Disability Swimming? (new info on 10 Dec 2009 and on-going)

If you are a swimmer with a disability and would like to get more involved in competitive swimming, then all you need to do is download, complete and return the Swimmer Tracker ID form. You will then receive all the information you need to get started.

Contacts:
Jodi Adams
Aquatics Officer

07824 389746
jodi.adams@swimming.org 
www.swimming.org
www.westmidlandswimming.org   

Lesley Hill
Regional Director
01527 517508
lesley.hill@swimming.org

www.swimming.org
www.westmidlandswimming.org  

For Club contact details please visit:

The Staffordshire ASA website - www.staffsasa.co.uk
or email
Staffordshire ASA Hon. General Secretary Mrs S. Cox - sheilac@staffsasa.co.uk

For information regarding Swimming Officials please contact:

Staffordshire ASA website - www.staffsasa.co.uk
or email
Staffordshire ASA Hon. Officials Secretary - ianlamb@blueyonder.co.uk

For information regarding Competition please contact:

Staffordshire ASA website - www.staffsasa.co.uk
or email
Staffordshire ASA Hon. Swimming Secretary: TBC

 

NGB Coaching Courses and Awards

These are run by sports National Governing Bodies (NGBs). There are a number of courses (mainly Level 1 and 2) offered in or close to Staffordshire.

Click here to find out about coaching courses in Swimming or to view coaching courses offered by a wide range of sports, click here.

 

Alternatively please visit the ASA website